Becoming: A Sneak Preview

My memoir comes out tomorrow, and I couldn’t be more excited. I honestly can’t wait for you to read it – so I’m not… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 12, 2018

Thank you, Oprah! I’ve been so grateful for your friendship and advice for so long. And now I’m honored to join you… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 12, 2018

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From the very first pages of “Becoming” I knew I wanted EVERYONE to read it. I’ve known Michelle for 14 years, but… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) November 12, 2018

Michelle Obama invited me to participate in a small-group discussion about her memoir, BECOMING & so much more. Th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Tayari Jones (@tayari) November 12, 2018

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LISTEN: Michelle Obama reads an excerpt on her time at Princeton from her new memoir "Becoming." n.pr/2z7dSB0

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NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) November 12, 2018

Harvard Law Review President

I now find that my husband was right for 8 yrs: @BarackObama SHOULD have invited me to the W.H. 4 dinner. Turns out… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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Nina Totenberg (@NinaTotenberg) March 15, 2018

I now find that my husband was right for 8 yrs: @BarackObama SHOULD have invited me to the W.H. 4 dinner. Turns out… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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Nina Totenberg (@NinaTotenberg) March 15, 2018

The Power Of ObamaCare

Nationwide, the uninsured rate has dropped by 6.3 points since 2013. It has dropped by even more for poor people… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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An ObamaCare Fact

Fact Check: Obamacare is not "exploding" n.pr/2o3AdeU https://t.co/QARUozMmRB

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NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) March 27, 2017

NPR: The Exit Interview With President Obama

673 And Counting. Thanks, President Obama

.@POTUS commuted the sentences of 111 largely nonviolent drug offenders—35 of which were serving life sentences: go.wh.gov/n5KQMY

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 30, 2016

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Carrie Johnson: Obama Grants Clemency To 111 Prisoners; DOJ ‘Confident’ It Will Clear Backlog

President Obama shortened the prison sentences of 111 inmates Tuesday, including 35 people who had expected to spend the rest of their lives in federal custody, authorities told NPR. Word of the new batch of clemency grants came as the second in command at the Justice Department told NPR that lawyers there have worked through an enormous backlog of drug cases and, despite doubts from prisoner advocates, they will be able to consider each of the thousands of applications from drug criminals before Obama leaves office in 2017.

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[CHART CORRECTION] @POTUS just commuted 111 people, bringing the total to more than the past 10 presidents combined. https://t.co/bBDAUzLBXt

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 30, 2016

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“At our current pace, we are confident that we will be able to review and make a recommendation to the president on every single drug petition we currently have,” Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates said. The early releases apply to mostly nonviolent drug offenders who would have received lighter punishments if they committed the same crimes today. The new commutations mean this White House has granted 673 commutations, more than the past 10 presidents combined. Tuesday’s grants follow 214 more earlier this month.

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This White House has now granted 673 commutations, more than the past 10 presidents combined. n.pr/2c68fpo

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.@POTUS cannot do it alone. Congress must act to enact a fairer federal sentencing system: go.wh.gov/clemency https://t.co/J4cL84Yjyc

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 30, 2016

Early Bird Chat: NPR And President Barack Obama: The Obama Years

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The President Speaks On Brexit

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A Tweet Or Two

#RelationshipGoals

Great photo by my colleague Amanda Lucidon of potus & flotus before a videotaping today http://t.co/qkPMdllZBh

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  (@petesouza) March 28, 2015

Veteran unemployment falls to 7-year low huff.to/1Nj6AJu http://t.co/AX2QaAXs4p

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HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) March 27, 2015

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We have liftoff! @StationCDRKelly just launched for the @Space_Station on his #YearInSpace. Good luck, Captain. http://t.co/bNSoHhfzbr

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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) March 27, 2015

First Lady Michelle Obama Will Make 1st Appearance on 'BLACK GIRLS ROCK!' Awards Special bit.ly/1EIWond http://t.co/OJX2Bm8b4R

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Shadow And Act (@shadowandact) March 27, 2015

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"Good luck, Captain. Make sure to @Instagram it. We’re proud of you." —Obama to @StationCDRKelly on his #YearInSpace: go.nasa.gov/1xFtpnu

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 27, 2015

White House announces aggressive plan to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria wapo.st/1yjfkXx

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Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 27, 2015

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"Harry Reid is a fighter." —President Obama on the retirement of @SenatorReid http://t.co/nmLIDl8hco

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 27, 2015

Thank you, Mr. President. You're a great friend and a great leader. youtube.com/watch?v=ntLMkX…

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Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) March 27, 2015

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My life’s work has been to make Nevada and our nation better. Thank you for giving me that wonderful opportunity. youtube.com/watch?v=MqPWTE…

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Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid) March 27, 2015

Good news: Mexico is joining the U.S. in taking steps to reduce carbon pollution and #ActOnClimate. http://t.co/dcEIahBVgE

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 27, 2015

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As @emkinstitute prepares to open, Vicki Kennedy talks about her late husband’s vision bit.ly/1IEsLYc http://t.co/Wqp8nmdIUY

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The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) March 27, 2015

President heads to Florida Saturday; Monday: Boston tribute to Edward Kennedy (& fundraising)

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West Wing Reports (@WestWingReport) March 27, 2015

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Audra McDonald for the freaking win

.@GovPenceIN Some in my band are gay & we have 2 gigs in your state next month. Should we call ahead to make sure the hotel accepts us all?

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Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) March 26, 2015

.@GovPenceIN or could you maybe send us a list of where its okay for us to go? Might the law apply to me?(I'm black).

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Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) March 26, 2015

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.@GovPenceIN or maybe I should fire my gay band members just to be on the safe side.

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Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) March 26, 2015

.@GovPenceIN Or MAYBE...we need to stick to singing in states that don't legislate hate?

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Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) March 26, 2015

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.@GovPenceIN Or MAYBE I donate the money I make in your state while Im there to organizations that will combat your hateful legislation.

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Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) March 26, 2015

.@GovPenceIN Yep. That's what I'll do. Hey @HRC get ready for a little money coming your way from Indiana via me to you! Have at it!

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Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) March 26, 2015

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Thanks to those who have made me aware of @freedom_indiana. I will definitely donate to them as well.

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Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) March 26, 2015

The @NCAA is "concerned" over the Indiana law that allows businesses to reject gays: cnn.it/1H0pGQY

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CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) March 27, 2015

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BOOM

This!!! => RT @CharlesMBlow: From the DOJ... http://t.co/IVGDnpnTno

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Nancy LeTourneau (@Smartypants60) March 27, 2015

FBI To Track Hate Crimes Against Sikh, Hindu and Arab-Americans ow.ly/KTeas http://t.co/O3dnjvg9hm

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Colorlines.com (@Colorlines) March 27, 2015

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DOJ indicts Madison police officer Eric Parker for use of unreasonable force shout.lt/ZghG http://t.co/lleWufA0hF

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FOX6 WBRC-TV (@myfoxal) March 27, 2015

JUST IN: Eric Parker, former police officer who slammed Indian man to the ground in Alabama, indicted on civil rights charges.

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Paula Reid (@PaulaReidCBS) March 27, 2015

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This idea that if you’re white, you can’t be branded a terrorist, suicide bomber, or mass murderer; and that excuses must be made for you is perverted. p.s. Depression does not make one a mass murderer. There are depressed people all over the world in professional capacities, and they come in everyday and get their job done

RT if you have a long history of depression and have never crashed a plane on purpose. http://t.co/d5Q0Z9gBfc

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Rick Burin (@rickburin) March 26, 2015

"The tragic plane crash was an intentional act." but "The tragic plane crash was not an act of terrorism." We read you loud and clear.

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Hend (@LibyaLiberty) March 26, 2015

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